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To: BenLurkin
Ben, Thanks!

You...and anyone reading this...who has Windows 10 can go down and add a clock with Universal Time;

Currently its 11:51 UTC by my clock.

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Additional information:

https://spaceweather.com/

GEOMAGNETIC STORM WATCH (G3-CLASS): Strong G3-class geomagnetic storms are possible during the early UT hours of March 31st when a Cannibal CME is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field. During such storms, naked-eye auroras can descend into the USA as far south as, e.g., Illinois and Oregon (geomagnetic latitude 50o). North Americans should be alert for auroras after local nightfall on March 30th. The hours before dawn on March 31st are probably best for Europeans. Aurora alerts: SMS Text.

X-CLASS SOLAR FLARE AND CME (UPDATED): Earth-orbiting satellites have just detected an X1.3-class solar flare (March 30 @ 1737 UT). The source is active sunspot AR2975--the same sunspot that has already hurled at least two CMEs toward Earth this week. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded the flare's extreme ultraviolet flash:

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This CME will probably reach Earth during the early hours of April 2nd. (NOAA and NASA modeling, now underway, will soon refine the arrival time.) Its impact could trigger moderately-strong G2-class geomagnetic storms, extending a period of geomagnetic unrest expected to begin tonight with the arrival of a Cannibal CME launched by the same sunspot a few days ago. High-latitude sky watchers should prepare for auroras.

10 posted on 03/30/2022 4:58:19 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

(We are little Green circle)

12 posted on 03/30/2022 5:06:17 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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